Art can help people connect not only with God but with their inner spirit and their emotions. Don’t hesitate to use art not only in your sermons but in your worship and Bible Studies. Art also trains people to think in metaphor, to discover and identity metaphors, and...
During the Christmas season, especially as we approach Christmas Eve, sometimes, we so abhor the commercialism of the season that we negate anything that “glitters” for the season in our churches. However, not everything that glitters is bad. Sometimes, a little bit...
Advent always feels hard. You have to bring new flavor to the same stories you tell each year. So, add a little sparkle by using metaphors tangibly. Let people experience your sermons using all of the senses. Create real life experiences of each person’s dilemmas and...
Using “light” as a metaphor during advent can help people connect with the coming Christ. Use candle lightings in worship. Light extra candles. Connect twinkling lights or a star in the sanctuary. Or talk about light in terms of stained glass or other art, such as...
In the season of Advent, the challenge for pastors is to make new what we celebrate each year. This year, look around you to find interesting metaphors that you can use to add a fresh look at advent. Try metaphors such as the wreath, red berries, flame of the...
Searching for new ideas for the holidays? Try looking around you! Look for metaphors that may be right before your eyes. Cornucopia, Fruit, Garden, Harvest, Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Table, Family, and many more. Explore some of these metaphors through scripture....
